Sewerage and Drainage Operations - Water Jetting Operative

The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations — Water Jetting Operative at SCQF level 5 provides learners with a qualification that demonstrates both underpinning knowledge and performance evidence of competence.

It covers areas such as setting up and preparing water jetting equipment, and customer service for sewerage and drainage operations.

This qualification is available through employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations — Water Jetting Operative at SCQF level 5 is specifically designed for the growing water sector.

Supported by the Scottish Government, this competence-based qualification is part of the Modern Apprenticeships frameworks.

This qualification is based on the current version of National Occupational Standards, defined by Energy & Utility Skills, the sector skills council (SSC).

Candidates can progress to a range of courses at a higher level including the SVQ 3 Controlling Process Operations at SCQF level 6 or the SVQ 3 Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF level 6 allowing centres to retain or build student numbers.

The Diploma can be offered within a workplace environment. The evidence demonstrating achievement of the qualification can be assessed within a workplace environment or, where simulation is used, within a realistic working environment.

Who does this qualification suit

This qualification is suitable for:

individuals interested in the water sector

learners who may have just left school

mature candidates who may have been out of education for some time

individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

people who wish to start their own business

employers who wish their employees to obtain short, continuing professional development courses

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Progression

The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations — Water Jetting Operative at SCQF level 5 could provide both horizontal and vertical progression to a number of qualifications, including:

How to assess

Assessment of this award will be through a series of theoretical and practical assessments or tasks. Some assessments will be carried out under supervised open-book conditions, others under supervised closed-book conditions.

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Qualification Structure

Group Award Code: GK3Y 45

The Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations — Water Jetting Operative at SCQF level 5 consists of 5 mandatory Units.

Please refer to the Qualification Structure for details on the Units making up this qualification.